Open House Tours: Oscar Nominees Edition

Published February 23, 2012•Updated on February 24, 2012 at 7:22 pm

It must be nice to be an Oscar nominee. While not everyone will get a golden statue, these Hollywood A-listers can rest assured as they go home to their luxurious abodes. Click through the photo gallery to tour the homes of some of this year's nominees.

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It must be nice to be an Oscar nominee. While not everyone will get a golden statue, these Hollywood A-listers can rest assured as they go home to their luxurious abodes. Click through the photo gallery to tour the homes of some of this year's nominees.

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At this year's Oscars, Brad Pitt is nominated in the Best Actor category for "Moneyball." Pitt also produced the film, along with "The Tree of Life," which are both nominated for Best Picture. According to People.com Brad, Angie and the clan were living in this Malibu modern before they sold it to Elle Degeneres last summer.

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The renovated spread is located on the Encinal Bluffs, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and Point Mugu State Park. The property occupies 1.26 acres and features sweeping coastal views.

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Built in 1962, the mid-century modern home includes a spacious living room big enough for Brad and Angie's brood to run around and play. The large living space is equipped with bamboo flooring and walls of glass that offer extraordinary ocean views.

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The modern stainless steel kitchen features bamboo floors, glass walls and a walk-in fridge.

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Its modern spread includes tennis courts, a pool, and stairs that lead to a beach and private cove.

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What more could the property have? Three fireplaces, a security system to keep away all of the paparazzi, and Planning and Coastal approval for an additional second story designed by Chris Sorenson.

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Along with Best Actor nominee George Clooney, Beau Bridges is among the supporting cast in "The Descendants," which is nominated for Best Picture by the Academy. According to Realtor.com, the actor's Hidden Hills home is on the market for $2.85 million. Click through the photo gallery to take a tour of the rustic abode.

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The home sits on more than an acre of land and boasts six bedrooms and six baths.

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The warm woods make this place cozy and inviting.

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A view of the living room with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings.

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The rustic home has open space great for entertaining.

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The spacious main living area has enough room for a billiards table.

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French windows surround the home bringing in lots of natural sunlight.

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The sunny breakfast nook has garden views.

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The home boasts six bedrooms.

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The second level offers 3 en-suite bedrooms.

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The wine cellar is one of the many perks of this home.

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Sacha Baron Cohen has recently made headlines as the Academy of Motion Pictures has frowned upon his attempt to show up on the red carpet at Sunday's Academy Awards in full costume to promote his new flick "The Dictator." Cohen also starred in "Hugo," which is nominated for Best Picture. While we're unsure if the comedic actor will show up or not, we do know that he was trying to lease his modern Hollywood Hills home just last year. Click through the gallery to see photos of the one-story abode.

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Located in the Hollywood Hills, Sacha Baron Cohen's home, "it's a niiiiiiceeee." The actor and comedian who is best known for portraying Ali G, Borat and Bruno, was renting out this impressive mid-century crib just last October, according to Realtor.com. In 2010, Cohen and his wife actress Isla Fisher listed this home for $2.9 million. It is currently off the market.

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The one-story home sits in the Hollywood HIlls on .27 acres and includes a two-car garage.

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A view of the entry foyer in the couple's home. According to public records, the actor bought the spread in 2003 for $1.585 million, which was a few years before Borat became an international sensation.

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The open living space features a peaked beam ceiling.

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The living room opens up to the dining room, which features two sets of French doors that lead out to the patio and a soaring peaked beamed ceiling.

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The funny man married Scottish-Australian actress Isla Fisher of "Wedding Crashers" and "Confessions of a Shopaholic" fame in 2010.

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The 2,806-square-foot home includes three bathrooms.

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A view of the family room in the couple's spread.

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Cohen's home office features floor-to-ceiling windows and a bunch of musical instruments.

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A view of the kitchen that features flat-fronted cabinetry and white and grey tile backsplash.

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Above the sink are glass-fronted cabinetry. There's also a breakfast area next to the kitchen.

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The mid-century modern includes a covered outdoor exercise space.

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The home comes equipped with a large pool and spa that is noticeably kid-proof by the surrounding fence. The acting couple have two young daughters.

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This is ultimate relaxation in Los Angeles.

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A look at what was one of Cohen daughter's rooms. There are four bedrooms in the spread.

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A look at the luxe master suite.

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Another view of the master bedroom.

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A look at the master bath.

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The master suite comes with a walk-in closet where all of Ali G's colorful attire was certainly stored.